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Honda Fit vs. Subaru Crosstrek

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit and Subaru Crosstrek contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Honda Fit and the Subaru Crosstrek.

In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Subaru Crosstrek has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Subaru Crosstrek's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Subaru Crosstrek.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $15,966 to $22,996 while a used 2020 Subaru Crosstrek is priced between $19,383 to $27,629.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 19.9 percent of its value and the Subaru Crosstrek loses 27 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 7.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Subaru Crosstrek.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Fit is 9.2 out of 10 while the Subaru Crosstrek's quality rating is 7.8 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 2 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Subaru Crosstrek being ranked 8 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.4 out of 10. For the Subaru Crosstrek the reliability rating is 5.6 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit an advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru Crosstrek.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Subaru Crosstrek base engine makes 152 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 miles. The Crosstrek is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles.This gives the Honda Fit the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Subaru Crosstrek the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Subaru Crosstrek, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Fit and the Subaru Crosstrek have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$16,190

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)

$18,643

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$13,400 - $30,900

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$22,145

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$21,787

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$17,350 - $28,400

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$19,501

Price Range:

$15,966 - $22,996

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)

$17,709

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

$12,372 - $25,883

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

96

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

56,164

# Good or Great Deals:

38

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$23,719

Price Range:

$19,383 - $27,629

Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$19,934

Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

$17,301 - $24,775

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Honda Fit Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.2 / 10

Reliability:

8.4 / 10

Retained Value:

9.3 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Subaru Crosstrek Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.8 / 10

Reliability:

5.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.8 / 10

Safety:

9.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Fit

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)

6.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)

3.9 - 9.4

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

18.3%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Subaru Crosstrek

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)

8.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)

6.8 - 10

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

25.3%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

8.8

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)

1 - 8.8

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

5.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)

2.3

Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)

0.9 - 11.4

Honda Fit Rankings

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

1 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $20k

1 / 21

Best Small Cars

2 / 43

Safest Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Manual Transmission Small Cars

2 / 21

Small Cars with the Most Cargo Space

3 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

5 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

15 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

32 / 43

Subaru Crosstrek Rankings

Crossover SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 67

Subcompact SUVs with Best Resale Value

1 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs for Towing

1 / 20

Best Off-road Subcompact SUVs

1 / 20

Most Comfortable Subcompact SUVs

1 / 20

Best Off-road Crossover SUVs

2 / 67

Best Family Subcompact SUVs

4 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs Under $30k

4 / 6

Best Gas Mileage Subcompact SUVs

6 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

6 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs for Tall People

7 / 20

Best Subcompact SUVs

8 / 20

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Horsepower

8 / 20

Most Affordable Subcompact SUVs

9 / 16

Subcompact SUVs with the Most Legroom

10 / 20

Most Affordable Crossover SUVs

11 / 59

Best Gas Mileage Crossover SUVs

13 / 67

Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs

13 / 20

Most Comfortable Crossover SUVs

16 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs Under $30k

16 / 20

Best Family Crossover SUVs

24 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Towing

30 / 67

Safest Crossover SUVs

37 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs

39 / 67

Best Crossover SUVs for Tall People

41 / 67

Most Reliable Crossover SUVs

45 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Horsepower

47 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Cargo Space

50 / 67

Crossover SUVs with the Most Legroom

52 / 67

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

SUV

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

Honda Fit Trim Levels

EX, EX-L, LX, Sport

Subaru Crosstrek Trim Levels

Base, Limited, Premium

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

3 years / 36000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

130 hp @ 6600 rpm

Torque:

114 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.052 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

152 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque:

145 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.049 hp per pound

Towing capacity:

Not yet available

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


29 / 36 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

307 / 382 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Flat/Horizontally Opposed

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


22 / 29 / 25

Range (city/hwy):

365 / 481 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Internet Radio:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Navigation System:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.5 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54.8 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

39.3 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

52.6 inches

Cargo Space:

16.6 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

52.7 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

112.3 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

43.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.7 inches

Rear Head Room:

38 inches

Rear Leg Room:

36.5 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.6 inches

Cargo Space:

20.8 cubic feet

Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:

55.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

121.7 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2522 lbs

Width:

67 inches

Height:

60 inches

Length:

161.4 inches

Wheelbase:

99.6 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3117 lbs

Width:

79 inches

Height:

63.6 inches

Length:

175.8 inches

Wheelbase:

104.9 inches

Ground Clearance:

8.7 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

185/60R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

225/60R17

Exterior Colors

Gray

Modern Steel Metallic

Silver

Lunar Silver Metallic

Black

Not available

Blue

Not available

Orange

Not available

Red

Not available

White

Not available

Exterior Colors

Gray

Cool Gray Khaki / Magnetite Gray Metallic

Silver

Ice Silver Metallic

Black

Crystal Black Silica

Blue

Quartz Blue Pearl

Orange

Sunshine Orange

Red

Pure Red

White

Crystal White Pearl

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

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